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Box 68 Petersburg, Indiana 47567 • • • • • • Entered at the Post Office in Petersburg, Indiana for transmis- sion through the mails as Period- ical Mail, postage paid at Peters- burg, Indiana. Published weekly. (USPS 604-340) Oen wonder why the good ones go too soon, but the good Lord knows the reasons why. I guess sometimes the greater plan is kinda hard to understand still - aer 15 years. Deeply loved and sadly missed by Mom, Larry, Crystal, Colton and Chey. In Loving Memory of Nicole White 11/29/78 - 7/3/99 Big Peach The Market Big Peach A tradition for 60 years! 7 miles north of Vincennes on US 41 Open 7 Days a Week 10am-6pm! Homegrown sweet corn fresh cider • southern peaches The Family of Robert "Bob" Barnhart would like to thank everyone for their prayers and kindness in the death of our loved one. Thank you to Sister Elaine Young for her wonderful mes- sage, Dearani Abel for the beautiful song, family and friends for visits, cards and prayers, Harris Funeral Home, Jasper Memorial post-op staff, VFW for the graveside services, all who sent donations to the Wounded Warrior fund. A special thank you to our extended family at Amber Manor. God bless you all! Charolette, Brad, Diane and Johnnie, Andrew, Brian and Dearani, Lydia, Parker and Noah Thank You PEACE of MIND Let our 125 years of experience aid you in your selection of a meaningful memorial. SCHUM MONUMENTS, INC. Dale, Indiana www.SchumMonuments.com 937-4921 Local Representative RONALD WOODS 789-2009 William's Cemetery Bowman, IN We are well into the 2014 Mowing Season. A heartfelt "ank You" to all of the supporters of the cemetery. You make mine and Jerry's job much easier. ank you! Carol Moore: 812-354-6634 Jerry Johnson: 812-354-6779 Viola Ruth Dowell Viola Ruth Dowdell, 72, of Huntingburg, Ind., passed away at 12:40 p.m., Thurs- day, June 26, 2014, at The Waters of Huntingburg Nursing Center in Hunting- burg. She was born March 28, 1942, in Huntingburg, to Clifford and Edna (Gam- bill) Reinbold. She was unit- ed in marriage to Ronald M. Dowdell on March 25, 1961, at the Duff Church of Christ in Duff. Viola was a homemaker; a member of the Duff Church of Christ; and enjoyed at- tending auctions and flea markets with her husband. She was preceded in death by her mother and fa- ther; one brother, Doyle Re- inbold; and one grandson, Ryan A. Dowdell. She is survived by her hus- band, Ronald M. Dowdell, of Huntingburg; one daugh- ter, Carolyn Dodson, of Huntingburg; two sons and two daughters-in-law, Scott (Susan) Dowdell, of Syra- cuse, Ind. and Alan (Kerry) Dowdell, of Winslow; one brother, Clifford Eugene Reinbold, Jr., of Jasper; one sister, Glenda Coons, of Vel- pen; and one grandson, Da- vid Dodson III. Funeral services were at 1 p.m., EDT Sunday, June 29, 2014, at the Nass & Son Fu- neral Home in Huntingburg, with Rev. Larry Mickler offi- ciating. Burial was at Mayo Cemetery near Duff. Visitation was at the fu- neral home from 2-8 p.m., Saturday and from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Sunday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lange- Fuhs Cancer Center. Condo- lences may be shared with the family online at: www. nassandson.com linDa lee ha ag Linda Lee Haag, 75, passed away Saturday morn- ing, June 28, 2014, at her home in Wheatland, Ind. af- ter having battled cancer since 2006. Linda graduated from Wheatland High School in 1957. There she met and married her high school sweetheart, Donald E. Haag. They were married at St. Si- mon Catholic Church in Washington, Ind. on Sep- tember 27, 1958. Linda grad- uated from Tri-State Beauty College, was a Master Beau- tician and owned and oper- ated Linda's Beauty Shop for more than 50 years. She was a past member of ABWA, Knox County Home- makers, Shagbark Council Girl Scouts and served as Secretary of the Diaconate Board for the Diocese of Evansville. She was a long time gas bill collection agent for the Town of Wheatland. She was also the bookkeep- er and cook for the family so- da fountain business, Haags, of Wheatland, that operated from 1976 -1994. Until the time of her death, Linda faithfully at- tended church at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Petersburg, Wheatland Bi- ble Study, Legion of Mary and activities in support of her husband's role as Dea- con. Don and Linda are the par- ents of three children, Lau- ra Cumba, of Wheatland, Li- sa Ice-Jones, of Monroe City, and LaDonna McCrary, of Schellsburg, Pa. Surviving are one sister, Mary Lucille Brown, of Spring Hill, Fla.; eight grandchildren, Aar- on VanVleet, Roy Ice, Kate- lynn McCrary, Andy Cum- ba, Victoria Ice, Kameron McCrary, Olivia Jones and Austin Cumba; and sons- in-law, Kevin McCrary and James Jones. Linda was preceded in death by her father, Otis Schroeder; stepfathers, El- mer Dukes and Clint Pow- ell; mother, Clara (Cox) Powell; granddaughter, An- drea McCrary; and son-in- law Mervin Ray Ice, Jr. Visitation was at Ed Lee Mortuary in Washington, Ind. from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, July 1, 2014. All are invited to attend Mass of Resurrec- tion at Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church in Wash- ington, Ind. Wednesday, July 2, 2014, at 10 a.m. Christian burial will be in the Wheat- land Cemetery. Memorial donations may be given to Catholic Char- ities Court Building, Suite 603, 123 N.W. Fourth Street, Evansville, IN 47708, or to Grouseland 3 West Scott Street, Vincennes, IN 47591. Roset ta hamm Rosetta "Rosie" Hamm, 93, of Oakland City, Indi- ana passed away on Sun- day, June 29, 2014, at Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Oakland City. She was born May 31, 1921, in Oakland City, to Thomas and Avis (Holt) Rut- ter. She has lived in the Oak- land City area most of her lifetime. She was a home- maker and was a "Rosie the Riveter" during World War II. She was a member of the First General Baptist Church of Oakland City for 60 years and the Order of the Eastern Star for over 50 years. She is survived by her son Bill Hamm (Bonnie Smith) and Phil (Mellanie) Hamm of Oakland City; three grandchildren, Chris (Erin) Hamm, Jason (Sara) Hamm, and Stephanie ( Jeff ) An- drews; six great-grandchil- dren and one great-great- grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents; hus- band, Gene Hamm in 1986; one brother and five sisters. Funeral Services will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, Ju- ly 3, 2014, at First General Baptist Church in Oakland City, with Dr. John Sloan of- ficiating. Burial will be at the Montgomery Cemetery in Oakland City. Visitation will be from 4 until 8 p.m. on Wednesday at Corn-Col- vin Funeral Home in Oak- land City. A family dinner will be at the church follow- ing the service. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Oakland City First General Baptist Church. Envelopes will be available at Corn-Colvin Fu- neral Home or the church. Condolences may be ex- pressed online at www.corn- colvinfuneralhome.com. shaRon sue willis Sharon Sue ( White) Wil- lis, 75, of Avon, passed away Sunday, June 22, 2014, at her home. She was born March 10, 1939, in Oakland City, to the late Alphonso and Ellen (Abbott) White. She had been a resident of Avon for the past 12 years, coming from Brown Coun- ty, Ind. She graduated from Fort Branch High School 10 years after marriage, and then soon attained her Li- censed Practical Nurse li- censure. She was a member of East- ern Star, Oakland City Gold- en Girls 1957 and the Cord- ry Sweetwater Garden Club, and was Coordinator of the first National Guard Chil- dren's Summer Camp at Camp Atterbury. She loved picnics and gatherings of all kinds with her family, ga- rage sales and reading. She is survived by her wonderful husband and boy- friend of 58 years, Garry L. Willis, who was from Win- slow, and they were mar- ried at the First General Baptist Church in Oakland City; a son, Greg A. Willis, of Columbus, Ind.; a daugh- ter, Stacy J. Willis, of India- napolis; a grandson, Scott A. Park, of Brownsburg; great- grandsons, Ryan and Aslan Park; a sister, Connie Lit- tlepage and a brother, Ter- ry A. (Zenda) White, all of Newburgh; and wonderful nieces and nephews. Funeral services were at noon CDT Friday, June 27, 2014, at Corn-Colvin Funer- al Home in Oakland City, with Dr. John Charles offici- ating. Burial followed at Sun- set Cemetery in Winslow. Visitation was from 4 to 8 p.m. CDT Thursday and again from 10 a.m. until the service hour on Friday at the funeral home. Condolences may be ex- pressed online at www.corn- colvinfuneralhome.com. sanDR a PhilliPs Sandra "Cookie" Phillips, 72, of Otwell, died at 10 :57 a.m. Saturday, June 28, 2014, at Memorial Hospital in Jas- per. She was born in West Union, W. Va., April 22, 1942, to Harry and Vivian (Master) Buck. She mar- ried Gary Phillips Dec. 23, 1964, and he survives. She was a former school teacher at Pike Central Mid- dle School and a member of Otwell United Methodist Church. Surviving besides her husband, Gary, are a daugh- ter, Micki Aaserud, of Ot- well; and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be Wednesday, July 2, 2014, at 10 a.m. at the First Unit- ed Methodist Church in Pe- tersburg with Logan Mc- Cullough officiating. Burial will be in Atkinson Chapel Cemetery in Oatsville. In lieu of flowers. con- tributions may be made to Lange-Fuhs Cancer Center, 800 West 9th Street, Jasper, IN 47567. Jessie a. CouseRt Jessie A. Cousert, 78, of Oakland City, died Satur- day June 28, 2014, at Good Samaritan Home. She was born on Janu- ary 16, 1936, in Evansville, to Ralph and Ellen "Fulton" Warren. She attended Haven Pen- tecostal Church in Hender- son, Ky., for many years. She became a member of First Pentecostal Church after moving to Oakland City in 1998. She is survived by a sis- ter, Phyllis G. Mayse, of Evansville; a son, M. Keith Cousert, of Francisco; three daughters, Rhonda G. ( Jer- ry) Grubb, of Oakland City, Karen S. (George) Riley and Diana Cousert, both of Francisco; four grandchil- dren; and four great-grand- children. She was preceded in death by her parents and her twin brother, Jerry A. Warren. Funeral services were Monday, June 30, 2014, at 11:30 a.m. at Lamb-Basham Memorial Chapel in Oak- land City with Rev. Pat Mc- Candless and Rev. Phillip Wagoner officiating. Burial was in Maple Grove Ceme- tery in Boonville. Family and friends may send messages of comfort to www.lambbasham.com. BRenDa CaRol gR ay Brenda Carol Gray, 62, of Terre Haute, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2014, at her residence. She was born in Ben- ton Harbor, Mich., Oct. 17, 1951, to Verl and Lucy Deck- er. She married Dennis L. Gray on Sept. 28, 1968. She was a 1969 graduate of Pe- tersburg High School and attended Oakland City Col- lege. In 1991 she graduated cum laude from Saint Mary of the Woods with a BS in accounting, and in 1999 she graduated from Indiana Wesleyan University with an MBA. She also held a CPA license. Brenda worked for G.E. Tri-Manufacturing and Uni- son Engine Components Inc. as a Finance Manager where she retired in 2014. She was on the board at the Advantage Credit Union and at times she was an ad- junct teacher at Saint Mary of the Woods College. She attended Cross Tabernacle Church. She is survived by her husband, Dennis; two daughters, Felicia and hus- band, Dan Walls and Jack- quelyn and husband, John Wrin; one son, Joshua Gray and fiancee, Sarah Baysing- er; nine grandchildren, Dan- iel Walls, Faith Walls, Lily Wring, Maddie Wrin, Kai- tlin Wrin, Josie Wrin, Lo- gan Gray and Dorian Lucus Gray; her mother, Lucy Decker; a sister, Rhonda Martin and husband, Jim; and a brother, Randy Deck- er. Brenda was preceded in death by her father, Rev. Verl Decker. Visitation was Thursday, June 26, 2014, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Cross Tabernacle Church in Terre Haute. Funeral services were Fri- day, June 27, 2014, at Harris Funeral Home in Petersburg at 3 p.m. with Rev. Dan Walls and Rev. Aaron Willis offici- ating. Visitation was from 1 to 3 p.m. prior to services. Burial was in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Campbelltown. In lieu of flowers, dona- tions may be made to Cross Tabernacle Single Parents Christmas. glen milleR Glen "Scoop" Virgil Mill- er, 54, of Winslow, died at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. June 25, 2014, at his residence. He was born in Paris, Ill., Oct. 12, 1959, to Shirley San- qunetti and the late Bill Mill- er. Glen enjoyed Nascar racing and attended Eldo- ra Speedway in Ohio since the 1970s. He enjoyed work- ing on race cars with close friend Sonny Ashby until Sonny's passing. He will be remembered for his helping hand, and will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved him. Survivors include his par- ents, Shirley and Bob Pride, of Winslow, and one broth- er, Billy (Linda) Miller, of Winslow. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his grandparents, one uncle, numerous cousins and close friend Sonny Ashby. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday, June 30, 2014, at River of Life Fel- PCHS 2004 ClaSS Reunion September 6, 2014 Starts at 5pm, Dinner at 6pm Moose Lodge in Petersburg $ 25 PeR PeRSon Mail to: Brittany Houchin P.O. Box 105 Jasper, IN 47547 Deadline: August 1 Continued on page 4 net edition PressDispatch.net/Subscribe It's the paper. Just digital.